Table 58: Body weight and breast cancer survival

This summary table contains detailed information about research studies. Summary tables offer an informative look at the science behind many breast cancer guidelines and recommendations. However, they should be viewed with some caution. In order to read and interpret research tables successfully, it is important to understand some key concepts. Learn how to read a research table.

Table notes: In the studies below, researchers used a measure called the body mass index (BMI) to estimate a woman’s body fat. BMI takes into account both a person’s height and weight. Calculate your BMI.